When today’s thirty-somethings were graduating from high school, a high school diploma was enough to get you by in the professional world. You could make something of yourself without ever going to college. In the 21st century, you need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university to truly make your mark as a professional. In […] 
Our mobile devices such as our smartphones are pretty much extensions of ourselves in every sense these days. If you use payment apps such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, etc, or even the likes of PayPal or your primary bank’s mobile banking app, basically your device is an access point for one […] 
Growing or starting a business is an exciting endeavour but it’s important to build a strong infrastructure to ensure every department runs smoothly. One major building block to put in place is the ability to monitor your business objectives — this can be easily done via key performance indicators (KPIs). What Are KPIs? KPIs are […] 
There are a lot of negative connotations surrounding the corporate buzzword. The idea of being “big business” is often played up as being something that should be avoided. But the reality is often very different from the pictures painted by pop-culture quirks. Being viewed as a corporate entity has significant benefits for growth, customer and […] 
An employee handbook is an essential guide for businesses. It is a document that provides vital information for employees, offering comprehensive guidance about the values of a company as well as outlining employment rights. Ultimately, an effective handbook should act as an introduction to your company’s culture. It should also act as a guide your […] 
There are many great jobs out there, from film director to graphic designer to primary school teacher. For the business-minded car enthusiast, however, becoming a second-hand car dealer is almost certainly the dream job – spending all day chatting about cars, finalising deals and making an income in a financially stable industry. Last year, the […] 
Whether you are a business looking to hire staff or an employee looking to advance your career, selecting the right training course is a crucial part of ensuring success in the workplace. This is particularly relevant today given that we live and work in a global market place and many people will have several careers […] 
It’s a crucial part of the manufacturing process, but one might be surprised at the sheer number of mistakes that companies make when it comes to prototyping. Instead of seeing this as a crucial part of your product development, a lot of businesses instead view it as something they need to get out of the […] 
It’s a sad fact of life that security is a major issue for many businesses, which means that anything which improves your security can usually be seen as an investment. At the same time, however, you generally want your business premises to look appealing rather than intimidating. After all, customers (or other legitimate visitors) are […] 
